Philadelphia Phillies So-So Offseason Doesn’t Change Lofty Season Goals

The MLB offseason has been surprisingly quiet for the Philadelphia Phillies. After a disappointing end to the 2024 campaign, which saw them eliminated by the New York Mets in the NLDS, rumors began to swirl that some significant changes could be on the horizon When the other contenders in the National League began making major moves, it …

Barcelona set Lamine Yamal wage limit to avoid repeat of Lionel Messi crisis

The 17-year-old winger may still wear braces and only recently moved out of the club’s academy accommodation, but is already considered to be one of the best in the world in his position. At the current campaign’s halfway stage, Yamal has already surpassed his personal tally for goals and assists across the entirety of last season. …

Barcelona predicted lineup vs Getafe – La Liga

After scoring 16 goals in their first four matches of 2025, Barcelona must now transfer their Supercopa de Espana and Copa del Rey form across to LaLiga. The Catalan giants ended 2024 in pretty miserable fashion, losing back-to-back games against Leganes and Atletico Madrid to fall adrift of the pace set by Diego Simeone’s table-toppers. Comprehensive …

Christensen returns for Barcelona as Flick looks to regain LaLiga momentum

Defender Andreas Christensen, out since August with an Achilles injury, is fit to play again, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said on Friday. Barcelona fell to third in LaLiga after losing two games in a row last month, but Flick said they were keen to build on a bright start to the calendar year where they …

Sterling dropped, Trossard earns successive start – Arsenal line ups vs Aston Villa

Arsenal face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, with a chance to avenge the defeat which cost the Gunners the title in the previous season. Unai Emery will be wanting to take another victory from Mikel Arteta as his side look for revenge after Leandro Trossard and Thomas Partey scored at Villa Park …

January loan, £65m deal, two alternatives – Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal transfer verdict delivered

Arsenal continue to be linked with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko in the January transfer window. The Gunners are actively looking for an attacking addition this month which has seen several names emerge of interest as injuries continue to impact Mikel Arteta. “Yes, for sure, because we lost two big players – Bukayo could be out for three …

Arsenal well placed to secure ‘imminent’ signing after Man Utd pull out

Arsenal are well placed to sign a record-breaking midfielder after Manchester United exited the race, while a report has revealed how much the deal will cost. The transfer headlines at Arsenal this month – at least from an arrivals perspective – have revolded around Martin Zubimendi and the club’s search for a potent new striker. However, bubbling …

Mikel Arteta coy on double Arsenal team boost ahead of Aston Villa challenge

Mikel Arteta has refused to be drawn on any specifics regarding his team. The Spaniard has many players still out of the side going into the challenging test. Arteta faced the media in the build-up to a pivotal Premier League clash with Aston Villa with the chance to make a significant statement and avenge their …

Mikel Arteta close to unleashing Arsenal’s dream attack for years to come after new ‘agreement’

Mikel Arteta could build one of the strongest frontlines in the Premier League if Arsenal can get their hands on Benjamin Sesko. The 21-year-old striker was heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium in the summer before deciding to sign a new contract at RB Leipzig. Arteta forced to make tough call Arteta has …

Nwaneri returns, new signing reality and Sterling dropped – Dream Arsenal line-up vs Aston Villa

Arsenal take on Aston Villa in what is certainly an emotional reunion for the Gunners. Unai Emery is effectively the coach who ended the club’s hopes of winning the title as Ollie Watkins scored to inflict the only defeat suffered by the club in the second half of the league season. Determined to change that record, Arsenal …